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Y’all know that I am a contributor to the Fort Worth Moms Blog, right? Well, I am*. This post featuring my Chicken and Waffle Burgers… …along with Kettle Corn on the Cob… …and Watermelon Slushies ran today so canter over to my post and have a look. *Stop laughing, guys. I know what I said about not carrying Cheerios in my purse or watching Disney movies. I take it back. I never drove a mini-van, though, so I feel that […]

I remember Jenny before she remembers me. On the first day of Kindergarten, I dutifully filed past a little girl whose father was kneeling down in front of her reassuring her that it was going to be all right to go inside. She was all teary-eyed and he had to lead her in by the hand. Jenny and I coexisted peacefully and without incident or much interaction besides birthday parties and recess and chicken coops until I pop up in […]

With the New Year nearly upon us, I bet you’re starting to ponder your resolutions. I love a chance to start fresh on anything, so New Year’s Day is a very appealing holiday to me. Like many people, I usually start the New Year with a cleanse or fast of some sort. Last year, I skipped my cleanse (and dang it, I really shouldn’t have) so this year, I knew I had to step up. Thing is, I have some […]

There are many, many ways to cure a hangover: painkillers, water, sleep, eggs (true story), kombucha (truer story), a good run (truest story ever), and, of course, a little hair of the dog. Usually, hair of the dog comes in the form of a Bloody Mary (no, thank you), but it can also take the form of the Michelada. The Michelada came into my life on spring break in Acapulco on a sunny morning at the pool after a late […]

Sangria is Spain’s way of getting you drunk on the cheap. And this recipe is my way of testing your patience. The grapes in this sangria look really cool, but they are a beating to create so make them before you put the sangria together. Otherwise, you (and every adult within earshot of you) might drink all of the sangria to deal with the arduous process of peeling and paring. No joke. The Tools: Knives and Cutting Board – Use a […]

And now, a jalapeno cocktail recipe from a girl who gets the It’s-Too-Spicy-Sniffles from licking a candy cane.* Yes, I am a big baby when it comes to heat, but this is really good. Promise! When you are shopping for this recipe, be sure to use pineapple that is really ripe and sweet. You will taste the pineapple and orange at the front of this drink, and the heat at the back. If you aren’t sure about how much heat […]

Let me tell you something about Texas: for as much as people drink around these parts, the procurement of alcohol is a major pain. Yes, we have drive-through beer and wine barns…and Eskimo Huts (drive-through slushy drink shops), BUT it wasn’t until a few years ago in Fort Worth that we could buy wine and beer in the grocery store and we STILL can’t buy liquor anywhere but the liquor store. And the liquor stores? Are naturally located in the […]

When it comes to mothers, I have the best one around without question. My mom is a hoot. She’s stubborn and sassy, and acts like she’s confused about the origin of my own similar traits. She and I are alike in many ways and different in many others. We are like oil and vinegar at times, but you know what? Oil and vinegar make for a darned good dressing and we make a darned good pair.* My friends have some […]

The moment that someone walks into your life is always memorable. The moment that the right and best someone walks into your life is precious. Steel Magnolias is my very favorite movie ever of all time (yes, I said “ever of all time”. I do that. I also do “absolutely 100%”. These are just Ali-isms). I don’t even quote it anymore because for me, it’s gotten beyond that: the vernacular, expressions, and sentiments from Steel Magnolias are too closely woven […]

The Bloodytini is the evening version of the Bloody Mary. While the Bloody Mary is all done up in ice and garnishes and a tall glass, the Bloodytini leaves the ice in the shaker and is served in a low-cut glass. This drink is a savory cocktail – perfect to kick off a heartier meal. The Ingredients: Vodka – Grey Goose is my preference. If you like spice, you may elect to use a pepper vodka Bloody Mary Mix – […]